tragus

tragus /tra·gus/ (tra´gus) pl. tra´gi   [L.] the cartilaginous projection anterior to the external opening of the ear; used also in the plural to designate hairs growing on the pinna of the external ear, especially on the tragus.tra´gal

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tra·gus (trgs)

n. pl. tra·gi (-g, -j)

1. The tonguelike projection of skin-covered cartilage in front of the external acoustic meatus. Also called hircus.

2. Any of the hairs growing at the entrance to the external acoustic meatus. Also called hircus.

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tragal adj.

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tragus

[trā′gəs] pl. tragi

Etymology: Gk, tragos, goat

a small tongue-like projection of the auricular cartilage of the ear, anterior to the external meatus.

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tragus (trā´gus),

n a prominence in front of the opening of the external ear.

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tragus

pl. tragi [L., Gr.] the knob-like projection at the base of the external ear supported by a plate of cartilage, part of the auricular cartilage.